Procurement Manager I

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is seeking a Procurement Manager I to manage all internal procurement processes within the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS). This role ensures agency-wide efficiency for goods, supplies, and services while adhering to the South Carolina Procurement Code & Regulations and internal policies and procedures. The position is located at the BHDD Central Office, 400 Otarre Parkway Cayce, SC 29033.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and experience in procurement and contracts, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting market research, developing specifications, issuing and developing complex solicitations for goods, services, and information technology, evaluating offers, and issuing awards.
• Experience issuing Requests for Proposals and Invitations for Bid in South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS).
• Experience managing and/or implementing a procurement card program.
• Thorough knowledge of state government purchasing policies and procedures and extensive knowledge of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of SCEIS.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex procurement activities in accordance with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code (Code), Regulations, and other governing laws, rules, and regulations.
• Reviews shopping carts for accuracy and determines appropriate procurement method.
• Develops, reviews, and issues purchase orders for the acquisition of goods and services within the guidelines of the Code, Regulations, and agency policies and procedures.
• Processes modifications to purchase orders, routine correspondence, and reports as assigned.
• Works with end users and leads the procurement process, develops instructions, technical and functional specifications, qualifications, award criteria, bidding schedules, and other documents.
• Ensures that vendors are responsive and responsible when reviewing bids received, and that awards are fair and legally defensible.
• Performs procurement sourcing, award, and administration of all contracts including highly complex service contracts for general procurement.
• Prepares specifications, source selection, and bid/proposal award; participates in continuing education programs to ensure compliance with state purchasing regulations and procedures.
• Screens requisitions and shopping carts by verifying supporting documentation, approvals, and compliance with Agency procedures.
• Ensures information entered into SCEIS agrees with the imaged or paper document within 3 business days upon receipt with minimal errors.
• Provides on-going contract administration with contractors and internal customers to ensure full compliance with contractual obligations.
• Maintains good working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Resolves procurement issues with appropriate parties concerning contract mitigation.
• Serves as departmental liaison within the agency, with the State Procurement Office and vendors during the entire procurement process.
• Serves as backup to agency counterparts, procurement managers, and assists with issuing purchase orders and contract management.
• Responsible for following all Agency policies and procedures and may be required to perform and/or participate in outcome activities and any other related duties as assigned by direct supervisor, upper management or Procurement Director.
• Performs all other needed duties to include but not limited to: Desktop Procedure Manual, Essential Employees, etc.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices: State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level